Albany
Albany — 名詞
1. the seat of New York State's government, situated on the west bank of the Hudson
奧爾巴尼
美國紐約州首府，位於哈德遜河畔
the seat of New York State's government, situated on the west bank of the Hudson River; a hub for politics, higher education, and historical tourism
Asher took the train from New York City to Albany for a tour of the State Capitol building.
Asher 從紐約市搭火車到奧爾巴尼，參觀了州議會大廈。
in Albany after a verb of movement
Trang moved from Buffalo to Albany to study public policy at the state university.
Trang 從水牛城搬到奧爾巴尼，在州立大學攻讀公共政策。
The governor held a press conference in Albany to announce the new education bill.
州長在奧爾巴尼召開記者會，宣布新的教育法案。
Niran visited the New York State Museum in Albany to see the exhibits about the Erie Canal.
Niran 參觀了奧爾巴尼的紐約州立博物館，觀看關於伊利運河的展覽。
Albany's economy relies on state government jobs, hospitals, and several large universities.
奧爾巴尼的經濟依賴州政府的工作機會、醫院以及幾所大型大學。
文法句型
Albany is … / in Albany / of Albany
用法筆記
In Taiwan English textbooks, 'Albany' most often refers to the capital of New York State. American news reports frequently use 'Albany' as a metonym for the New York state government, similar to how 'Washington' refers to the US federal government.
常見錯誤
2. a city in southwestern Georgia, United States, known for its agricultural indust
喬州奧爾巴尼
美國喬治亞州西南部城市
a city in southwestern Georgia, United States, known for its agricultural industry, especially the production of peanuts, pecans, and cotton
Ziad works at a warehouse in Albany, Georgia, where peanuts are shipped across the country.
Ziad 在喬治亞州奧爾巴尼的一座倉庫工作，那裡的花生被運往美國各地。
Albany, Georgia — city + state comma pattern
The athletic teams at Albany State University in Georgia compete in the conference for historically black colleges.
喬治亞州奧爾巴尼州立大學的運動隊伍參加了歷史悠久的非裔大學聯盟比賽。
Ilan flew to Albany, Georgia, for a conference on sustainable farming methods.
Ilan 飛到喬治亞州奧爾巴尼參加一場關於永續農業的研討會。
A tornado warning was issued for Albany, Georgia, and residents moved to the shelters.
喬治亞州奧爾巴尼發布了龍捲風警報，居民紛紛前往避難所。
Jimmy Carter spent part of his childhood on a farm near Albany, Georgia.
Jimmy Carter 童年時曾住在喬治亞州奧爾巴尼附近的一座農場。
文法句型
Albany, Georgia / in Albany, Georgia
用法筆記
When speaking or writing, Americans typically add the state name 'Georgia' after 'Albany' to distinguish this city from Albany, New York.
3. a city in northwestern Oregon, United States, located along the Willamette River
俄州奧爾巴尼
美國俄勒岡州西北部城市
a city in northwestern Oregon, United States, located along the Willamette River near the Cascade Mountains; a center for manufacturing and agriculture
Padma took a job at the hospital in Albany, Oregon, and moved there with her family.
Padma 在奧勒岡州奧爾巴尼的醫院找到工作，便和家人搬到了那裡。
in Albany, Oregon — comma pattern for city and state
The farmers' market in downtown Albany, Oregon, attracts visitors from nearby towns every Saturday.
每個星期六，奧勒岡州奧爾巴尼市區的農夫市集都會吸引附近城鎮的居民前來。
Stefan and his roommates rented a house in Albany, Oregon, close to the bike trail.
Stefan 和室友在奧勒岡州奧爾巴尼租了一間房子，離自行車道很近。
A new factory in Albany, Oregon, will employ about two hundred local workers.
奧勒岡州奧爾巴尼的新工廠將雇用大約兩百名當地工人。
The library in Albany, Oregon, offers free classes on how to start a small business.
奧勒岡州奧爾巴尼的圖書館提供免費的創業課程。
文法句型
Albany, Oregon / in Albany, Oregon
4. a river in northern Ontario, Canada, about 980 kilometers long, that flows eastw
奧爾巴尼河
加拿大安大略省北部河流，注入詹姆斯灣
a river in northern Ontario, Canada, about 980 kilometers long, that flows eastward into James Bay through remote forests and wetlands
Chidi read about the Albany River for his geography project on major Canadian waterways.
Chidi 為了地理課報告研究加拿大的主要水道，閱讀了關於奧爾巴尼河的資料。
the Albany River — definite article with river names
The Albany River winds through forests in northern Ontario where moose and black bears live.
奧爾巴尼河流經安大略省北部的森林，那裡是麋鹿和黑熊的棲息地。
Kayakers travel along the Albany River in summer to experience the rapids and the wildlife.
划獨木舟的人夏天沿著奧爾巴尼河旅行，體驗急流和野生動物。
The Cree people have lived along the Albany River for thousands of years.
克里族人已在奧爾巴尼河沿岸生活了數千年。
Scientists tested the water of the Albany River to study the impact of climate change.
科學家檢測奧爾巴尼河的水質，以研究氣候變遷的影響。
文法句型
the Albany River / on the Albany River
用法筆記
River names in English usually take the definite article 'the'. This differs from city names, which do not use 'the'.